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Mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes market in Bulgaria

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for hand mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes in Bulgaria demonstrated substantial growth from 2018 to 2024, primarily driven by a significant increase in import volumes, which rose from 171.5 t to 333.9 t over the period. Domestic production also contributed to the expanding market, growing from 194.6 t in 2022 to 228.1 t in 2024, which supported the overall market size reaching 554.4 t by the end of the review period.

The consistent market expansion was notably sustained in 2024 by the wide availability and diversity of hand gardening tools from numerous retailers, with a strong focus on product quality, durability, and user convenience, which effectively stimulated consumer demand and supported higher consumption volumes.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2022-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2022-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2022-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2022-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bulgaria
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2022-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2022-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes in Bulgaria

According to Faostat, there is no production of mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes in Bulgaria.

Exports mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Bulgaria exported 5.6 t of mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes, which was 57.0% lower than in 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 13.1 t. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 93.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	93.8%	90.6%	(57.0%)	16.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Romania (29.2% of exports in kind), Moldova (15.6% of exports in kind), and Italy (12.3% of exports in kind) formed the main cluster of markets for exports in kind, together accounting for 57.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The minimum value was recorded in 2017, and the maximum in 2019, with a 3.5-fold variation between them. In 2020, Bulgaria exported 19.1 K $ US of mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes, down 55.1% year-on-year. The maximum value was in 2019 at 42.6 K $ US. The largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 113.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	61.7%	113.9%	(55.1%)	15.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Romania (29.4% of exports in value terms), North Macedonia (16.4% of exports in value terms), and Greece (11.2% of exports in value terms) consistently held leading positions in the country structure of exports in value terms, jointly representing 57.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Bulgaria in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

Foreign supplies of mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes to Bulgaria increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 224.8 t, marking a gradual gain of 4.5% compared to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 52.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.1%	25.4%	4.5%	15.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (64.3% of imports in kind), Serbia (10.2% of imports in kind), and Germany (6.4% of imports in kind) together accounted for 80.9% of total imports in kind of mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes to Bulgaria, making them the main sources.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes to Bulgaria increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 541.8 K $ US, representing a gain of 11.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 69.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.6%	25.6%	11.2%	19.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China (47.7% of imports in value terms), Germany (15.8% of imports in value terms), and Serbia (7.9% of imports in value terms) remained the main markets for imports in value terms of mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes to Bulgaria, jointly taking 71.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Bulgaria in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io